Author name: MT Huggins

Coral bean (Erythrina herbacea) is a striking perennial plant native to the southeastern United States and parts of Mexico, known for its tall spikes of tubular coral-red flowers and brilliant red seeds. Its nectar-rich blooms attract hummingbirds, while its tolerance

Camassia, commonly known as camas, is a spring-flowering bulbous perennial native to North America. Its tall stems carry clusters of star-shaped blue, purple, or white flowers, creating a striking display from mid- to late spring. Camassia is especially useful in

Borage (Borago officinalis) is a fast-growing annual herb known for its star-shaped blue flowers, fuzzy leaves, and ability to attract bees and other pollinators. Native to the Mediterranean region, it is now widely grown in herb gardens, vegetable gardens, pollinator

African iris (Dietes iridioides) is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial known for its sword-shaped foliage and delicate white flowers marked with yellow and violet. Native to eastern and southern Africa, this member of the iris family (Iridaceae) is widely grown

Canada lily (Lilium canadense) is a native North American perennial known for its tall stems, whorled leaves, and nodding bell-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and red. Native primarily to eastern North America, it grows naturally in moist meadows,

Blanket flower (Gaillardia × grandiflora) is a colorful, relatively low-maintenance perennial known for its daisy-like flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow, and burgundy. A hybrid of Gaillardia aristata and Gaillardia pulchella, it produces flowers from early summer into fall

Zinnias grow best when they receive consistent moisture without being kept constantly wet. Established plants generally benefit from deep watering when the upper layer of soil begins to dry, rather than frequent shallow watering. How often you need to water